How many hours does Mactan island hopping take?
About 6 to 7 hours door to door. Roughly 30 minutes from your hotel to the jetty, a full morning on the water with 2 to 3 island stops and lunch, and drop-off back at your hotel by early to mid-afternoon. Pickup is usually 7:30 to 8:00 AM.
Which islands are included?
Common routes include Gilutungan Channel, Nalusuan Island, Caohagan Island, or Pandanon Island, confirmed based on tides, weather, and boat availability on your date.
Can we book from Cebu City?
Yes. Pickup is available from Cebu City, Mandaue, and Mactan area hotels. The team confirms the pickup point after your hotel is checked.
Is this good for children?
Yes, Mactan island hopping is one of the most family-friendly Cebu activities. The water is calm, life jackets are provided, and the schedule is flexible around young children's energy levels.
What can I add to Mactan 3-Island Hopping Private Tour and what does it cost?
Choose add-ons on the booking page and the total updates as you pick. Pandanon Island PHP 1,000 per person, Banana boat ride PHP 350 per person, Parasailing flight PHP 2,300 per person, Jet ski ride PHP 2,500 per person, Flying fish ride PHP 800 per person.
What is lunch on the island hopping tour, and can we add Pandanon?
Lunch is a seafood and BBQ meal on the island, with soda and bottled water, and it is included. You can swap Gilutungan for Pandanon Island for PHP 1,000 per person extra. Pandanon adds about 1.5 hours of boat travel from Gilutungan, so the day ends later. Pickup is 8:30 AM for every area.
What are the age rules and water sports on the island hopping tour?
Children from 3 years old can join with the free life vest. Water sports (banana boat, parasailing, jet ski, flying fish) are in the water near Gilutungan Island, about 30 minutes each, from 5 years old. Pregnancy and health conditions are your own decision, so declare them on the liability waiver. If sailing is stopped for weather, we reschedule first, then refund.
What time is pickup on Mactan 3-Island Hopping Private Tour, and how long is the day?
The planned pickup is 08:30 AM from your hotel, and the day lasts about 8.5 hours including the drives. Pickup from outside Cebu City can start earlier, and we confirm your exact time in writing. Please be in the lobby 10 minutes early. If you change hotel, tell us at least one day before.
How active is Mactan 3-Island Hopping Private Tour, and what should I wear or bring?
Activity level: easy water activity. Bring sunblock, sunglasses, cap or hat, towels, secure aqua shoes or water sandals, extra clothes, extra cash. Wear clothes you do not mind getting wet. Tell us the ages of children and any health condition, and we confirm the day suits everyone before you pay.
How long is Mactan 3-Island Hopping Private Tour?
Mactan 3-Island Hopping Private Tour takes approximately 8.5 hours, including hotel pickup and drop-off from Mactan, Cebu City, Mandaue. Exact timing depends on your date, group size, and selected add-ons, the confirmed schedule is sent in your written quote.
Where does Mactan 3-Island Hopping Private Tour depart from?
Hotel or accommodation pickup is arranged from Mactan, Cebu City, Mandaue. Enter your hotel name or meeting point in the booking form and the team confirms the exact pickup time after availability is checked.
Is this tour private?
Yes. Your vehicle, driver and guide are for your group only, all day, with no other passengers. Ferries, river cruises and public activity sites are shared with other visitors.
When do I pay?
Nothing is paid until we confirm your date, pickup time and final total in writing. Then you pay the reservation fee (PHP 500 per guest per tour day, maximum PHP 5,000). It is part of the price, not extra. You pay the balance in cash on tour day. For example, 4 guests on one tour day pay PHP 2,000 to reserve, and the rest on the day. Payment options: GoTyme, BPI transfer or PayPal (PayPal adds 5%).
Can I cancel or reschedule?
Free cancellation and free rescheduling are available up to 24 hours before the activity. Late cancellations and no-shows keep the reservation fee and any supplier costs already paid for your group. If we cancel for weather, safety or a government order, you choose a full refund or a free reschedule. If only one activity cannot run, we offer a replacement activity or a refund of that part, and our team sends you the final refund amount in writing before anything is settled.
How fast will I receive confirmation?
Most requests receive a staff reply within the same day. Urgent and same-week bookings are handled fastest through WhatsApp or LINE, usually within a few hours. We reply in writing with availability, pickup time and the final total. Only after that do you pay the reservation fee, and we confirm the booking again in writing.
Is a hotel included in the price?
Hotels are not part of our tour prices. You book your own hotel, and we recommend, assist and coordinate it. We can also book a hotel on your behalf when the hotel payment is sent together with your tour reservation payment.
What is the pickup arrangement?
Hotel or accommodation pickup and drop-off are included. The pickup time depends on the tour and on where you stay, and the first tour day time is stated in the written reply. Please be in the lobby 10 minutes early. If you change hotel, tell us at least one day before.
How much does Mactan 3-Island Hopping Private Tour cost?
Mactan 3-Island Hopping Private Tour starts from PHP 5,550/person (based on 4 paying guests) per person. The price drops as your group grows. The written quote we send is the final price. Transport, guide, entrance and environmental fees, equipment and any lunch listed are all in the price. You pay extra only for optional add-ons you choose, meals not listed, tips and personal purchases.
Is there an age or fitness requirement?
Many Cebu tours can be adapted, but no activity is suitable for every age or ability. Staff check current operator rules, ages, swimming confidence, mobility, relevant health information, and conditions before confirming a recommendation.
What should I bring?
Sun protection, comfortable clothes, a change of clothes if swimming, reef-safe sunscreen for water activities, cash in pesos for meals not listed, tips and souvenirs, and any personal medications. Each guest gets 1 free bottled water per day. Full packing details are sent in your confirmation.
What happens if the weather is bad on our tour day?
If weather makes the tour unsafe or the destination inaccessible, the tour is rescheduled at no charge or fully refunded. Staff monitor conditions and notify you the evening before if there is any concern. Whale shark and island hopping tours are the most weather-dependent.
Do you have guides who speak Japanese or Korean?
A Japanese, Korean or Chinese-speaking guide is available as an add-on at PHP 2,000 per guide per tour day, subject to guide availability. Tick it on the booking form or mention it on WhatsApp or LINE when checking availability. English-speaking guides are standard.
Which hotels and areas do you pick up from in Cebu?
Hotel or accommodation pickup is included from Cebu City, Mactan Island (Lapu-Lapu), Mandaue, Talisay and most resort areas, at no extra charge. Enter your hotel name in the booking form. Pickup from farther areas starts earlier, and we tell you the exact time in writing.
Can I request a custom itinerary or combine two tours?
Yes. Add stops from the add-on list on the booking page, or message the team on WhatsApp or LINE with your preferred destinations and dates for a custom route. Some stops cannot share one day, for example Kawasan and Moalboal on an Oslob day, and we plan a second day for them.